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Votes at a glance: Commissioners approve equipment purchases, transfers and agreements
Summary
The Lavaca County Commissioners Court unanimously approved routine purchasing, transfers and agreements, including predator-control services, two major equipment purchases for Precinct 2 and several vehicle transfers; the court approved the consent agenda and adjourned to meet again on Aug. 11.
At its regular meeting the Lavaca County Commissioners Court approved a series of routine motions by unanimous voice vote, including contracting for wildlife damage management, surplus property declarations, out-of-state travel, equipment purchases for Precinct 2, and several vehicle transfers.
Key actions approved by the court (motions unanimous unless noted):
- Wildlife management and predator control agreement: Approved the fiscal-year 2025'26 field agreement with the Texas Wildlife Damage Management Association Inc.; the contract caps predator-control payments at $250 per day and not to exceed $5,000 and will be administered through the county AgriLife extension office. (Motion: Precinct 4; Second: Precinct 3.)
- Surplus property: Declared a 2009 Toshiba e-Studio 225 printer (tag #000356) as surplus and authorized its sale via GovDeals. (Motion: Precinct 3; Second: Precinct 4.)
- Out-of-state travel: Approved travel for an IT staff member to attend a week-long Genetec training in Washington, D.C. (Motion: Precinct 1; Second: Precinct 2.)
- Outmax brush cutter purchase: Approved a BuyBoard quote to purchase brush-cutting equipment from Outmax Equipment for Precinct 2 for $327,731.08. Precinct staff described the county's need to replace older equipment that is difficult to repair and obtain parts for. (Motion: Precinct 2; Second: Precinct 1.)
- New Holland tractor purchase: Approved purchase of a 2024 New Holland PowerStar tractor for Precinct 2 at a net price of $81,007.07 (vendor discount applied). (Motion: Precinct 2; Second: Precinct 1.)
- Retirement recognition: The court approved presentation of a 20-year service plaque to Donald Muir (Road Maintenance, Precinct 1). (Motion and second recorded; no vote tally beyond voice approval.)
- Vehicle transfers: Approved the transfer of a 2020 Ford Explorer (VIN ending 52546) from the sheriff's office to the county judge's office, and the transfer of a Ford F-150 (VIN ending 0582) from the sheriff's office to Precinct 2. (Motions: Precinct 2; Seconds: Precinct 1.)
- Consent agenda: The court approved the consent agenda as presented. (Motion: Precinct 3; Second: Precinct 4.)
- Adjournment: Motion to adjourn passed. (Motion: Precinct 1; Second: Precinct 2.)
Where motions listed mover and seconder in the public record, those names are recorded above. Vote tallies were by voice; the court recorded unanimous "aye" responses on the motions noted.
Several other items were discussed but not acted on at the meeting, including proposed changes to state-required agenda posting timelines and a referral of the county's road-bond and road-use permit agreement to counsel for review. The court scheduled its next regular meeting for Aug. 11 at 10 a.m., and the judge said the court will attempt to publish the proposed 2025'26 budget materials before that date.
